Tragedy in Enugu: Dangote Vehicle Allegedly Causes Fatal Accident, Claiming Lives of Multiple Family Members and Others

In a tragic turn of events, Ruth Otabor, the sister of Big Brother Naija winner Phyna, lost her life on August 31, 2025, following an accident involving a Dangote truck. The accident occurred at Four Corner, along the Enugu-Port-Harcourt expressway, in Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State.

Ruth, a resident of Edo State, was hit by a Dangote truck near Auchi Polytechnic. The news of her untimely demise has sparked widespread outrage among Nigerians, who have long been expressing concerns over the repeated accidents involving Dangote trucks.

Onlookers at the scene of the accident called on the management of Dangote to adopt measures to curb the rate of their vehicles getting involved in road mishaps.

Representatives of the Dangote Group promptly evacuated Ruth's body and took it to a mortuary. The family has requested privacy as they mourn and has stated that details of her funeral would be shared later.

Since Ruth's death, the Dangote management has implemented enhanced safety protocols for their trucks. These measures include advanced driver training, installation of GPS tracking systems, and stricter vehicle maintenance checks.

It is important to note that this is not the first time a Dangote truck has been involved in a fatal accident. In April 2024, another Dangote truck collided with a Toyota Hiace bus on the Okene-Lokoja highway, resulting in the death of 19 people.

The family of Ruth Otabor also expects the Dangote Group to cover the expenses of her burial, as they had previously taken over her medical expenses.

Ruth was described as a lively and caring person who was loved by many. Our thoughts are with her family and friends during this difficult time.

Survivors of the accident are receiving medical attention at nearby facilities. The specific location of the accident was not specified in this paragraph. The repeated occurrence of such accidents has undoubtedly raised questions about the safety measures in place for Dangote trucks.